Oireachtas Access: 30th June - 2nd July 2026
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Oireachtas Access Bulletin
Our Oireachtas Access Bulletin aims to keep you in the loop with the development of law and policy that affects your rights.
The information below contains live links for each session.
Please note that the below schedule is subject to change and does not contain all information on ongoings in the Oireachtas.
Any updates, or a more detailed schedule is available over on the Houses of the Oireachtas website.
Dáil Éireann (live link)
Tuesday, 30th June
2pm: Leaders’ Questions
2:35pm: Questions on Policy or Legislation
3:05pm: Taoiseach’s Questions
7:50pm: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 — Committee and remaining Stages
9:50pm: Private Members’ Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Childcare
Wednesday, 1st July
10am: Private Members’ Business (Independent Technical Group): Motion re Cost of Living
6:30pm: Statements on Ireland’s EU Presidency
Thursday, 2nd July
12pm: Leaders’ Questions
12:45pm: Questions on Policy or Legislation
Seanad Éireann (live link)
Wednesday, 1st July
6:30pm: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Committee Schedule
Tuesday, 30th June
11am: Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence — The Environment
Wednesday, 1st July
9:30am: Joint Committee on Disability Matters — Transport for persons with disabilities
Speakers include: Representatives from Irish Rail and Bus Éireann
9:30am: Joint Committee on Health — Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) in the Rotunda Hospital and in Cork University Maternity Hospital, and related issues arising
Speakers include: Representatives from Rehab Group and the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland
Thursday, 2nd July
9:30am: Joint Committee on Children and Equality — Ireland’s pathway to incorporation of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Irish Law
9:45am: Joint Committee on Education and Youth — Inclusive Education: Allocation, Roles, and Training Needs of Special Education Teachers (SETs) and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
Speakers include: Representatives from the Irish Primary Principals’ Network, National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD), Education and Training Boards Ireland, Joint Managerial Body, Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education, National Principals’ Forum.
10am: Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration — Launch of the Report on ‘Civil Legal Aid’ (Audio Visual Room)
📺 Catch Up
Speakers include: Representatives from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and Sage Advocacy
📺 Joint Committee on Education and Youth — Inclusive Education: Allocation, Roles, and Training Needs of Special Education Teachers (SETs) and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) — Video Recording, no ISL currently available
Speakers include: Representatives from the National Parents’ Council and Save Our SNAs.
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